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Up-to-Date Information on Relocation to Belize

July 21st, 2009 | Belize - Business, Belize - Relocation, Belize - Travel Tips, The Best of Belize | 7 Comments »

There aren’t too many sites out there with comprehensive coverage of what life in Belize is like. For tourists, www.belizetourism.net was always a popular choice. Sadly, it seems to have been abandoned as most of the information on it is outdated.

There are some things on the Belize Report site, as BelizeTourism.net calls it, that are helpful and accurate, such as information about the weather, and suggested lists of things to pack.

There is also a basic map of Belize, which, although isn’t very detailed, it gives you an idea of the layout of the country, and basically where everything is found.

If you want up to date information on relocation to Belize, and help and advice Read more

Can you Retire in Belize?

July 20th, 2009 | Belize - Culture, Belize - Family Friendly, Belize - Gringo Favorite, Belize - Relocation, Belize - Travel Tips | 4 Comments »

While there are a decent number of expats living in Belize, it does not have the same expat network and support system that you will find in countries such as Costa Rica. However, life in Belize can be much more pleasant, afterall, you don’t necessarily have to learn to speak Spanish!

Life in Belize is not for everyone. Before making the decision to move here permanently, you should come and stay for an extended period of time and see if you really can handle what living here means. Even before you make that trip, however, it is important to do a self-analysis to see if you fit the mold of the kind of person who can make it work in Read more

Learn to Love the Things you Hate about Life in Belize

July 9th, 2009 | Belize - Culture, Belize - Family Friendly, Belize - Gossip, Belize - News, Belize - Relocation, Belize - Travel Tips | 2 Comments »

As with any country there are things that we love about Belize and things that we hate. At the end of the day, the good usually outweighs the bad, and that is why so many of us decide to stick it out here in our little patch of paradise.

One of the most frustrating things can be not being able to find the exact product you want, or not being able to get something you really crave from back home. Most stores stock some imported goods, but the selections can be extremely lacking in smaller towns. The solution: fall in love with the products of Belize! You won’t find fruit this good back in Montana!

The weather, which is one Read more

Work from Home on the Internet

February 9th, 2009 | Belize - Relocation | 4 Comments »

For those who are looking to relocate to Central or South America, oftentimes one of the best ways to secure a stable income (if you aren’t retired) is by finding online work. So, type in WORK FROM HOME in your search engine, and what do you find? A long list of work opportunities… but how do you differentiate the ones that are real from the scams? Is it possible to find real work online that will enable you to support yourself living abroad? The answer is yes! Working online over the internet from home is a great way to earn a living from a reputable company while living in your own personal paradise.

But how do you find work online? Read more

Personal Experiences of Retiring in Belize

February 5th, 2009 | Belize - Relocation | 2 Comments »

Ray Auxillou and Silvia Pinzon de Auxillou break it down for those thinking about retiring in Belize, and in other Central American countries, on their web-site.

The couple knew that upon retirement they would want to live abroad, since their minimal income would limit their means of living in the United States. They share their personal story from how they went about the process of deciding on Belize, to what they have encountered there.

I suggest this web-site as must read material for anyone considering a move or retirement in Central or South America.

Ray provides a lot of tips, and he and is wife also own a Hostel, the Falconview Tourist Backpackers Adventure Hostel, and have a Read more

Restaurant for Sale in San Ignacio Belize

February 2nd, 2009 | Belize - Business, Belize - Relocation | 2 Comments »

As seen on Mondinion.com, Listed with Rainforest Realty

* Built area: 27 m2 (300 sqfeet)
* Land / Lot area: 4,047 m2 (1 acres)
* Price: 82,500 USD (Built area: 3,055.55 USD / m2) (Land area: 20.38 USD / m2)

Villa/Restaurant with 2 Huge Lots
This GORGEOUS piece of land consists of 2 huge lots with their own separate entrance onto the property. The lots run back to back making a striking view. Completely fenced. All utilities. All weather Road.

There is a restaurant with a loft over the restaurant that could serve as a residence. There is a completed covered veranda eating area with separate and enclosed double restrooms. Full kitchen. Complete bar area.

There Read more

Helpful tips for planning a trip to Belize

January 23rd, 2009 | Belize - Relocation, Belize - Travel Tips | 1 Comment »

Belize has so many fun things to offer, it is practically impossible to squeeze in everything you want to do in one trip. So, how do you choose which ones to do? Slickrock Adventures suggests taking the following steps to ensure you get everything you can out of your Belize vacation.

Make a list of all the things you want to do and arrange the list in order of the most important. Some things to include in your list are the ruins, the jungle, wildlife excursions, hiking, Belize City, Social events and more. Make sure to put down the location of each event, ie, the Ruins at Atun Ha.
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Construction and Furniture Company on San Pedro

December 26th, 2008 | Belize - Business, Belize - Relocation | No Comments »

So you like San Pedro so much that you’ve decided to stay. So what is next? Well, that depends. Are you planning on buying property and building? Or will you be purchasing a place and remodeling? Renting an apartment or a condo? Furnished or unfurnished? Whatever the case may be, Graniel’s Construction Company is sure to help.

Graniel’s Construction has been in business for over 15 years, with Armando Graniel still keeping things going. He is a very dedicated businessman who puts his heart and soul into quality work. Graniel’s specializes in custom design and condo and home remodeling using concrete, wood, and thatch. They also build piers, patios, and seawalls, and have a cabinet shop that makes high quality Read more

Canadians and Europeans Find Relocation Hot-spot in Belize

October 31st, 2008 | Belize - News, Belize - Relocation | No Comments »

Belize is seeing a major influx of foreigners, only most are not coming from the United States. Thanks to the rising values of the Canadian dollar and the euro, Belize is seeing a lot more “international” traffic.

(The Belizean currency is tied to the U.S. dollar, at a rate of two Belizean dollars to one U.S. dollar.)

It’s not hard to see why investors are turning to Belize: the country enjoys a stable economy, is English-speaking, and has better prices than the Bahamas!

Increased interest means increased prices; the cost of real estate is on the rise in Belize. However, there are still plenty of bargains to be had, and the expected continual increase of property Read more

Guide to Make Money and Travel Full-Time

October 26th, 2008 | Belize - Gringo Owned Business, Belize - Relocation | No Comments »

Chris Guillebeau is the mastermind behind “The Art of Non-Conformity,” an online blog that touches on unconventional strategies for life, work, and travel. He is also a friend of this traveling gringo. Chris is an amazing character who has spent time the last ten years self-employed, four of them in West Africa as a volunteer aid worker.

Chris’ most recent project is a series of Unconventional Guides and other informational products. These will be available for purchase and expound upon the topics he regularly tackles on his blog: Life, Work and Travel.

The Unconventional Guide to Working for Yourself is an authoritative look at being self-employed. It explains how you can make money and spend Read more